Posted on 11/04/2007 11:30:22 AM PST by Fennie
Nazi UFO Electromagnetic Propulsion & Antigravity Technology
Oh, he's told us about it already. It's in the small review of the Castle:
In space, everything gets recycled.
We know this, but we don't think about it. Prior to taking off for space, we had to think about it.
We had an advantage. We were designing systems that would never have to operate in zero-gee. At least, we hoped so! If we didn't have either thrust or rotation, a non-functioning toilet would be the least of our problems.
The Castle would literally come apart. Our apparent gravity keeps things in place, and our systems were designed to work that way.
So just like terrestrial systems, our water reclamation works by gravity, pumps, and filters. Like systems that were designed a hundred years ago, the first stage involves separation, settling, and the addition of chemicals to speed the process.
In the Castle Habitat, there is an additional stage of biological filtration and separation that is not available on A and B. Their systems are purely mechanical and energy intensive. (At least we have nuclear energy, so don't worry!)
The Castle system takes advantage of the swampy area to the left of the main Castle gate. Treated water which has not reached its final filtration level is released into that ecology to nurture the wild plants. You will notice that they are thriving, just as Irma Bombeck predicted.
It is important that we do this, as there is no other way that a natural ecology could be sustained. Many small creatures depend upon that ecosystem, as confined as it is. From frogs and snails to lizards and songbirds, the nutrients move up the food chain. It is a safety valve for us, and we monitor the health of these organisms.
Most of the rest of the natural world we have captured here is watered by the nearly continuous condensation that occurs on our transparent canopy. The forest and meadows are satisfied with this because they have other methods of getting nitrogen for example. Eventually we may need to take more direct measures, but for now the systems maintain themselves fairly well.
Aquifer collection stations rim the exterior of the Castle Habitat, where naturally filtered water is then mechanically filtered, checked for pathogens and contaminants, and then resupplied for consumption. The entire Flying Castle Habitat is a functioning still for producing clean water!
The separated solids are returned to productive use by a system of double biological separation. First they are tilled into special fields by machines which blend them in like kneaded dough. Selected grasses are sown and eventually harvested.
The collected grasses are then tilled into regular fields as so-called "green manure", meaning pure biological material that is intended to fertilize a second tier of crops.
This is the material that brings the nutrients back to our pastures and orchards. In several stages, possible contaminants are separated out for more intensive treatment.
Metals, for example, are separated in a variety of ways to be recycled in the forges and kilns of our factory levels.
Of course, that threatened invasion by the space spambots might have been repelled with the stuff and the teleFRAG.
*Another horrible image*
“What is your response?!” -spam commander VATHAGHk.
“I dunno, lemme think. *emtpies wheelbarrow into teleFRAG* Oopsies.”
“AAAAUGH!” -spam commander VARTHAGHk
He didn’t specifically mention the mining dwarves, though. I don’t know how their digestion works, and I don’t want to!
The old godz, wandering the halls, the rejected marquee, and the outcast blink?
Probably.
I'm legal?
Where did I put my green card?
That sounds bad.
We don't usually get snow like that, unless it is a really bad winter, once every 10-15 years.
Well, I KNOW you’re 21.... Down here, in most states, that means you’re of legal age.
OH, That Kind of Legal.
Yes, and more. :-)
George Carlin’s Solution to Save Gasoline
Bush wants us to cut the amount of gas we use.....
The best way to stop using so much gas is to deport 11 million illegal immigrants!
That would be 11 million less people using our gas. The price of gas would come down.....
Bring our troops home from Iraq to guard the Border....
When they catch an illegal immigrant crossing the border, hand him a canteen, rifle and some ammo and ship him to Iraq ....
Tell him if he wants to come to America then he must serve a tour in the military.....
Give him a soldier’s pay while he’s there and tax him on it.....
After his tour, he will be allowed to become a citizen since he defended this country......
He will also be registered to be taxed and be a legal patriot......
This option will probably deter illegal immigration and provide a solution for the troops in Iraq and the aliens trying to make a better life for themselves......
If they refuse to serve, ship them to Iraq anyway, without the canteen, rifle or ammo.....
Problem solved.....
If you think this is a good solution to both the problems, forward it to your friends.............
I just did..........
George Carlin
LOL!
Sigh. It’s that time again — started packing for the trip.
YOIKS!
(I’m sorry I ever threw a snowball at you!)
*HUGS*
Quick! Buy a razor!
Series, I hope you have no trouble.
Man...there’s always gotta be SOMEone to pull up a Snopes file on something I’ve posted. What is it? My screen name? My About Page? My weight? Is it any less timely if it comes from someone else?
At the risk of sounding snappish: If you want to pull up a Snopes on something, why don’t you just keep it to yourself? Sometimes, I’m happy in my ignorance.
If I’ve got your hackles up, pull up a Snopes file for yourself, and leave me to my blissful ignorance.
Dang. You’re ALWAYS packing for a trip!
You ought to just keep a bag packed. But I guess you’ve already thought of that, huh?
I have never laid claim or admission to being a genius. What I have said is that I always refuse to take IQ tests.
That way I can legitimately state that my intelligence cannot be measured.
As to the something being done, I offer that as explanation for my absence recently. Some of the plumbing in the lower levels needed attention. It wouldn't do to deprive the denizens of their granola.
I’m so glad you mentioned granola specifically. Especially since it’s one of my least favorite breakfasts. Or snacks.
We’re short one bowling ball.
And we’ll be out 8 bocce type playing spheres if the next several rocks head our way.
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